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St Catherine's RC Primary School
Moss Lane, St Catherine's Catholic School, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 4SJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.5 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
220
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 74% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 69.5, indicating it performs better than 70% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning. However, only 14% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing advanced academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.69929, -2.67855 · PR25 4SJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119585
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Catherine's RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Catherine's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is St Catherine's RC Primary School a good school?
St Catherine's RC Primary School scores 69.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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